UPSC Mains · GS III · Topic

Subsidies and MSP

9 UPSC Mains GS III questions on Subsidies and MSP, 2013 to 2026, newest first, as UPSC set them. See also practice questions on Subsidies and MSP toppers answered.

  1. 2026 Q14Discuss the different types of subsidies and supports provided by the Government of India to agricultural sector. Examine the related issues pertaining to Agreement on Agriculture of World Trade Organisation (WTO).15 marks · 250 words
  2. 2023 Q14What are the direct and indirect subsidies provided to farm sector in India? Discuss the issues raised by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in relation to agricultural subsidies.15 marks · 250 words
  3. 2020 Q13What are the major factors responsible for making rice-wheat system a success? In spite of this success how has this system become bane in India?15 marks · 250 words
  4. 2018 Q3What do you mean by Minimum Support Price (MSP)? How will MSP rescue the farmers from the low income trap?10 marks · 150 words
  5. 2018 Q14How has the emphasis on certain crops brought about changes in cropping patterns in recent past? Elaborate the emphasis on millets production and consumption.15 marks · 250 words
  6. 2017 Q15How do subsidies affect the cropping pattern, crop diversity and economy of farmers ? What is the significance of crop insurance, minimum support price and food processing for small and marginal farmers ?15 marks · 250 words
  7. 2015 Q5In what way could replacement of price subsidy with Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) change the scenario of subsidies in India ? Discuss.12.5 marks · 200 words
  8. 2013 Q4Food Security Bill is expected to eliminate hunger and malnutrition in India. Critically discuss various apprehensions in its effective implementation along with the concerns it has generated in WTO.10 marks · 200 words
  9. 2013 Q5What are the different types of agriculture subsidies given to farmers at the national and at state levels ? Critically analyse the agricultural subsidy regime with reference to the distortions created by it.10 marks · 200 words

Other GS III topics

Agricultural MarketingAgri-technologyAnimal Rearing and FisheriesBanking and FinanceBiodiversity and ConservationBiotechnologyBorder ManagementClimate ChangeCrops and Cropping PatternsCyber SecurityDisaster ManagementDisaster Risk ReductionEmerging TechnologiesEmployment

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